Corn with Tamales

1 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 small jar pimiento
1 can hot tamales
2 cans creamed corn
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Steam onion, pepper and pimiento in juice from tamales. Cut tamales into bite-size pieces. Add corn, tamales, salt and pepper to sauce mixture. Bake in a 1 1/2-quart casserole at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until mixture thickens. Top with grated cheese just before serving and return to oven until cheese melts.

Serves 6 to 8.